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2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Finding the Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree School for You

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 250 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Business Administration & Management program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named University of Maryland Global Campus the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. UMGC is a very large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi.

About 47% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 53% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from UMGC carry an average student debt load of $24,901.

Full Business Administration & Management at University of Maryland Global Campus Report

#2

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University at Buffalo helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business administration & management schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . University at Buffalo is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Buffalo.

Women make up 33% of the business administration majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from University at Buffalo carry an average student debt load of $17,980. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $256, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Montclair State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business administration & management schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 51% of the business administration majors at the school.

Business Administration majors at Montclair State take out an average of $19,953 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $238.

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#4

Towson University

Towson, MD

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Towson University is a great place for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Towson is a large public school located in the small city of Towson.

Of the 481 students majoring in business administration at Towson, 60% are male and 40% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at Towson accumulate an average of around $17,339 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $367, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brooklyn College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Brooklyn College is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn.

Women make up 55% of the business administration majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from Brooklyn College carry an average student debt load of $12,659.

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#6

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY

Farmingdale State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Farmingdale, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 37% of the business administration majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale carry an average student debt load of $14,835. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $107, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public college with a very large student population.

About 41% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 59% are male.

On average, business administration graduates from SUNY Stony Brook take out $16,945 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $261, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#8

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ

Stockton University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Stockton State is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Galloway.

Women make up 35% of the business administration majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Stockton State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,624. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $304, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Rutgers University - Newark did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Rutgers Newark is a fairly large public school located in the city of Newark.

Of the 418 students majoring in business administration at Rutgers Newark, 50% are male and 50% are female.

Business Administration majors at Rutgers Newark take out an average of $20,873 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $297, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Monmouth is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of West Long Branch.

About 39% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 61% are male.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Monmouth take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,255. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $645, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#11

Lehman College

Bronx, NY

Lehman College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large city of Bronx, Lehman is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 58% of the business administration majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from Lehman carry an average student debt load of $13,327.

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#13

Kean University

Union, NJ

Kean University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Union, Kean is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 51% of the business administration majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from Kean carry an average student debt load of $24,752. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $213, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public school located in the small city of New Brunswick.

Of the 293 students majoring in business administration at Rutgers New Brunswick, 58% are male and 42% are female.

Business Administration majors at Rutgers New Brunswick take out an average of $20,873 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $297, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#15

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business administration & management programs. Rowan is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Glassboro.

About 37% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 63% are male.

On average, business administration graduates from Rowan take out $19,836 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $438, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#16

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, NY

Marist College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie, Marist is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 41% of the business administration majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from Marist carry an average student debt load of $22,165. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $660, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#17

University at Albany

Albany, NY

University at Albany did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the city of Albany, UAlbany is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 39% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 61% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at UAlbany accumulate an average of around $18,884 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $244.

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With a ranking of #18, The College of New Jersey did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 261 students majoring in business administration at TCNJ, 59% are male and 41% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from TCNJ carry an average student debt load of $20,516. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $375, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Business Administration & Management at The College of New Jersey Report

#19

Excelsior University

Albany, NY

Excelsior University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the small city of Albany, Excelsior University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

About 21% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 79% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from Excelsior University carry an average student debt load of $16,764.

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the town of Kutztown, Kutztown University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 41% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 59% are male.

Business Administration majors at Kutztown University take out an average of $24,174 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $334, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#21

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD

With a ranking of #21, Loyola University Maryland did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 41% of the business administration majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Loyola Maryland take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,670. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $672.

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. WCUPA is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of West Chester.

Of the 240 students majoring in business administration at WCUPA, 64% are male and 36% are female.

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Rutgers University - Camden ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Rutgers Camden is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Camden.

Women make up 51% of the business administration majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at Rutgers Camden accumulate an average of around $20,873 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $297, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Thomas Edison State University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the small city of Trenton, TESU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 43% of the business administration majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at TESU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,303.

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#25

Baruch College

New York, NY

With a ranking of #25, Baruch College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Baruch is a large public school located in the large city of New York.

Women make up 63% of the business administration majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from Baruch carry an average student debt load of $13,288.

Full Business Administration & Management at Baruch College Report

#26

American University

Washington, DC
#28

Monroe College

Bronx, NY
#29

Fordham University

Bronx, NY
#30

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry, NY
#32

Buffalo State

Buffalo, NY
#32

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, NY
#35

Yeshiva University

New York, NY
#36

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Business Administration & Management students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
38 DeVry College of New York New York, NY
39 Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ
40 University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA
41 Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA
42 Wilmington University New Castle, DE
42 Ithaca College Ithaca, NY
44 Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ
45 SUNY Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY
46 University of Delaware Newark, DE
47 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA
48 St. Joseph’s College - New York Brooklyn, NY
49 Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA
49 New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ

Best Business Administration & Management Colleges by State

Explore the best business administration & management colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 10,287
New York 20,464
Maryland 6,675
New Jersey 9,128
District of Columbia 2,467
Delaware 1,281

One of 21 majors within the business area of study, business administration & management has other similar majors worth exploring.

Business Administration Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Business Administration and Management 343,412
Organizational Leadership 15,220
Interior Design Management 13,728
Supply Chain Management 10,601
Operations Management 6,424
Project Management 4,189
Office Administration 3,577
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 2,736
Retail Management 959
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 939
Transportation/Mobility Management 641
E-Commerce 469
Science/Technology Management 359
Research and Development Management 284
Customer Service Management 178
Risk Management 37

Related Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 93,982
General Business/Commerce 56,779
Finance & Financial Management 54,690
Marketing 52,078
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 48,037

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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